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| == Commissioner on Cook County Board of Review, 1988–2010 == | == Commissioner on Cook County Board of Review, 1988–2010 == | ||
| First elected in 1988, Berrios was paid $56,000 a year for his work on the Cook County Board of (Tax) Appeals, later renamed the Cook County Board of Review. ==Cook County Assessor, |
First elected in 1988, Berrios was paid $56,000 a year for his work on the Cook County Board of (Tax) Appeals, later renamed the Cook County Board of Review. | ||
| ==Cook County Assessor, beginning 2010 == | |||
| ===Campaign=== | ===Campaign=== | ||
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| Joseph Berrios | |
|---|---|
| Cook County Assessor | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office December 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | James Houlihan |
| Commissioner, Cook County Board of Review | |
| In office 1988–2010 | |
| State Representative, Illinois General Assembly | |
| In office 1982–1988 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1952-02-14) February 14, 1952 (age 72) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois United States |
Joseph "Joe" Berrios (born February 14, 1952) is the Assessor of Cook County, Illinois. Berrios is a lobbyist to Illinois state government who became the first Hispanic American to serve in the Illinois General Assembly, and the first and only Hispanic American to lead the Democratic Party of Cook County.
Early life and education
Berrios was born on February 14, 1952, oldest of seven children. When he was six, his family moved into one of the Cabrini-Green public housing high-rises. At 13 Berrios got a job as a dishwasher in a restaurant, worked there for seven years, and eventually become a waiter. Berrios graduated from Lane Technical College Prep High School in Chicago, and received a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Early political career
Berrios started off as a precinct captain in the 31st Ward organization.
Illinois State Representative, 1982–1988
Campaign
In the resolution of a federal suit brought by Chicago area Latino groups citing the 1980 United States census, a United States federal court panel ordered a new legislative district map for the Illinois General Assembly that gave Hispanics a majority in two Illinois House of Representatives districts in Chicago: the 9th, which is predominantly Puerto Rican, and the 20th, which is predominantly Mexican. Berrios, then chief clerk of the Cook County Board of (Tax) Appeals, was one of three candidates who filed to run in the Democratic primary in the 9th district, but the other two were removed from the ballot after challenges to their nominating petitions. No candidate ran in the Republican primary. Berrios ran unopposed in the general election, and at the age of 30 became the first Hispanic American to serve in the Illinois General Assembly.
Chairman, Democratic Party of Cook County, 2007–
The Democratic committeemen of Cook County, in the February 1 meeting, overseen by Illinois House Speaker and Illinois Democratic Party chairman Michael J. Madigan,. elected Berrios as their chairman. Berrios was the first Hispanic to hold the unpaid party position.
Commissioner on Cook County Board of Review, 1988–2010
First elected in 1988, Berrios was paid $56,000 a year for his work on the Cook County Board of (Tax) Appeals, later renamed the Cook County Board of Review.
Cook County Assessor, beginning 2010
Campaign
Cook County Assessor James Houlihan announced that he would not seek re-election in 2010. Within hours, Berrios said he planned to announce his candidacy for assessor. On February 2, 2010 Berrios won the three-way Democratic primary with 39% of the vote.
Business interests
Berrios is President of an insurance agency, J B Insurance - Consulting Inc. with an office in downtown Chicago. Berrios is a partner with Sam Panayotovich in, and secretary of, a lobbying firm, B-P Consulting, Inc. with an office in downtown Chicago. Clients include the Illinois Coin Machine Operators Association and Illinois Licensed Beverage Association.
Personal life
Berrios lives in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side. Berrios is the father of three children.
References
- "Joseph Berrios, Candidate for Cook County Assessor". ABC7 News.
{{cite news}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ Bernstein, David (2010-10). "Joseph Berrios, Candidate for Cook County Assessor: Under the Microscope". Chicago Magazine.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Galvan, Manuel (1982-05-10). "No opponent for Hispanic candidate: CAMPAIGN '82". Chicago Tribune.
- "A Troubling Assessment of Insider Joseph Berrios". Better Government Association. 2010-08-30.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - "Democrat leader Lyons to resign next month". Chicago Tribune. 2007-01-10.
- Ciokajlo, Mickey (2007-02-02). "Democrats elect a new chief; County party names 1st Hispanic leader". Chicago Tribune.
- Dardick, Hal (2009-08-06). "Cook County Assessor James Houlihan won't seek re-election". Chicago Tribune.
- "Cook County Assessor James Houlihan Announces He Won't Run Again". Chicago Tribune. WGN-AM. 2009-08-06.
- Joravsky, Ben (2010-01-14). "Who'll Keep Your Rent Down Now? In the Cook County assessor's race: the insider, the outsider, or the guy with no phone?". Chicago Reader.
- "Cook County assessor, Chicago Tribune Election Center". Chicago Tribune.
- Warren, James (2010-02-11). "An Election Sets a Record, and Not a Good One". New York Times.
{{cite news}}: External link in|work= - "J B Insurance Consulting Inc". Manta. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - "Joseph Berrios". Manta. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "Illinois Secretary of State". Retrieved 2012-01-30.
- "Claypool is best pick for Cook assessor". Daily Herald. 2010-05-29.
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External links
- Elect Joe Berrios, website of Friends of Joe Berrios for Assessor, an Illinois political action committee
- About Joseph Berrios, official biography on the website of the Cook County Assessor